Bisacodyl Prescribing at LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE
Laxatives | Gastro-Intestinal System
Items (12m)
167
Total Quantity
5,208
NHS Cost
£284
vs National Avg
+27.4%
LONGFIELD MEDICAL PRACTICE prescribed 167 items of Bisacodyl over the last 12 months at a cost of £284 to the NHS. This is 27.4% above the national average prescribing rate. Bisacodyl is classified under Laxatives in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
14
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
11
Jul 2026
16
Jul 2026
15
Jul 2026
12
Jul 2026
13
Jul 2026
15
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 167 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 5,208 |
| Total NHS Cost | £284 |
| Presentations | 2 different forms |
| vs National Average | +27.4% |
Bisacodyl Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 167 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 131 items |
| Difference | +27.4% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.